People ‘bathe’ in nature to get respite from chaotic news cycle
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — For two hours, Claire Jefferies wanted to get away from the war in Iran and the rising gas prices and just commune with nature. And, so, she treated herself to a little forest bathing. “When I’m...
Welcome to allergy season. Here’s how to protect yourself
Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of people when trees, grass, and other pollens cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing. Where you live, what you’re allergic to, and your lifestyle can make a big difference when it comes...
Public servant ‘scared’ to retire due to problems with Phoenix pay system
OTTAWA — A federal public servant says she’s “scared” to take up the government’s early retirement offer after being told that she owes the government about $10,500 because of a mistake in her pay file. Jennifer MacDougall got the letter...
Family appeals to Arizona community for clues in ongoing disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Savannah Guthrie is renewing pleas to neighbors, friends and residents of Tucson, Arizona, to jog their memories in the hopes of sparking new leads in the disappearance of her mother Nancy. The “Today Show” co-host posted...
Chappell Roan pushes back after soccer star Jorginho alleges his daughter was mistreated
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Grammy-winning singer Chappell Roan responded on Sunday to accusations made by Brazilian-Italian soccer star Jorginho that a security guard mistreated his 11-year-old stepdaughter after she recognized the singer. Jorginho Frello, a player for Flamengo widely...
‘No regrets’: Toronto councillor violated code of conduct, Integrity Commissioner says
Toronto’s Integrity Commissioner has found that comments made by a city councillor during a dispute with a constituent last year violated council’s code of conduct. The city watchdog investigated two complaints that stem from a town hall meeting that took...
Cuba’s power grid collapses leaving it without electricity for the 3rd time this month
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s power grid collapsed Saturday leaving the country without electricity for a third time in March as the communist government battles with a decaying infrastructure and a U.S.-imposed oil blockade. The Cuban Electric Union, which reports to...
Multiple people injured after floor collapses at New Hampshire wedding venue
Six people were taken to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries after a floor collapsed at a wedding venue in Tamworth, New Hampshire, around 4:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon, a New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office spokesperson said. The collapse happened...
Man stabbed near Rexdale area: Toronto police
Toronto police are investigating after a man was stabbed near the city’s Rexdale neighbourhood on Saturday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to Kipling Avenue and Dixon Road just after 2 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they located a...
U.K. midwife facing deportation from Canada after work permit denied over English test
A Victoria, B.C.-based midwife and her patients have been left in the lurch over a problem with paperwork. Heather Gilchrist moved to Canada from the U.K., looking for a fresh start after the loss of her husband. Canadian immigration officials...
